Lupita's Snacks
6355 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60636
Restaurant ZIP 60636 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Apr 10, 2026
Lupita's Snacks was last inspected on April 10, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 1 violation.
Latest inspection
April 10, 2026 · Complaint
Result: Pass
1 general-
GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Wet wiping cloth placed on cutting board, instructed to keep in sanitizer bucket.
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspection history
6 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Live pottery plants placed above food prep area, instructed to move away from open food/ clean utensils area.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
4 general1 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: 3-302.12 : must label food storage containers when food is not in original package.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: 3-602.11(a; b:1-4,6,7; c; d) : must label packaged food items on display for sale(paletas,desserts,cut fruit,sandwiches) with proper info given.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: 4-101.19 : must remove rust from lid of grease trap at 3- compartment sink.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: 5-204.12 : must install a backflow device on ice machine to be seen for servicing.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 : must provide food handlers training for employees and maintain.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
1 critical8 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalFood handling
Toxic chemicals weren’t labeled, stored, or used safely.
Inspector’s note: Observed additional monitoring station placed throughout prep area by manager must remove and maintain.
Official wording (code 28)
Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Must provide a thermometer for open display case with tcs foods stored inside on sales floor.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Must label food storage containers when food is not in original package.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Must label packaged food items on display for sale(paletas,desserts,cut fruit,sandwiches) with proper info given.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of appx. 25 or more rat droppings on floor under staircase and table with a massive amount of clutter (clothing and papers etc) and a dead rat on floor under staircase. Must remove droppings clean and sanitize areas. Recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 2/27/25.(priority foundation 7-38-020(a)(citation issued)
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed a gap along bottom of rear exterior door and front door in right corner must make door tight fitting to prevent insect entry.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Must remove rust from lid of grease trap at 3- compartment sink.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Must install a backflow device on ice machine to be seen for servicing.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must elevate,remove or organize a massive amount of clutter in basement on floor and on tables .
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Must provide food handlers training for employees and maintain.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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Pass
License Re-Inspection · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: 6-202.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF EXTERIOR REAR DOOR MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENRTY.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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Fail
License · Fail
2 critical8 general Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: Observed no signed employees health policies for all employees must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-010)
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Must remove paper towel holder from above dipping well in front prep area to prevent cross contamination.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFood temperature
Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.
Inspector’s note: Observed hot holding unit middle compartment at 120.6f and far left at 118.5f must have hot holding unit at 135.0f. Must repair or replace .(priority 7-38-005)
Official wording (code 33)
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of appx. 50 or more mice droppings on shelving units at service counter,on floor under table & on top of paper product on shelving unit & behind door in dry food storage area,on floor behind toilet and next to vanity in toilet room,in a opening of wall base in dining area.must remove droppings clean and sanitize areas. Recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 8/9/24.(priority foundation 7-38-020(a)
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed a gap along bottom front door and exterior rear door must make tight fitting to prevent rodent enrty.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Observed no barrier at entry to front prep area to prevent cross contamination from public must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-005)
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFood handling
Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.
Inspector’s note: Must invert multi-use utensils on table in rear storage area.
Official wording (code 44)
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace observed mop sink drainline pipe draining into bath tub must direct connect to city plumbing and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace ceiling in rear prep/dish washing area in poor repair,gaps in window sills,broken and gaps in wall bases & hole in wall in dining area,opening around pipe at toilet,gap between wall and base in dry storage closet.must provide a floor drain cover in basement.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must provide a hooking system to hang up wet mops.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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